Batman: Arkham VR
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About the Game
In this fairly short VR adventure, players get to experience what it's like to be the Batman. The game starts with young Bruce witnessing his parents getting killed in front of him and then fast forwards to the time he's become Batman. Your sidekick, Robin, has gone missing and in order to find and rescue him you'll have to follow the clues, visit some of the known areas from Batman franchise, such as Bruce's mansion, bat cave, Arkham asylum and other parts of Gotham city, including the morgue. Some of the familiar villains appear in this game, namely Penguin and Joker, that Batman gets to interact with closely.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Looking back can be done by turning your head, but the game also has a shortcut button that instantly turns 180 degrees so you end up facing what's behind for easier exploration. Movement is done by jumping to predefined spots rather than directly walking, and for longer distances Batman uses his grappling hook to move. Even though Batman's vehicles are present, players doesn't get to drive them, nor even experience what's it like being inside. Instead, the game is more oriented on CSI part of exploration than on action. Batman does have his bat-shaped boomerangs, but rather than for taking down the enemies, it is used to reach distant areas to trigger some button or take down the plate revealing a level which can pulled with your grappling hook.
Standout Features
- Batman: In his left hand the Batman uses a scanner that can help him in his investigation, and in his right hand the grappling hook.
- When playing with Move controllers, each controller simulates one hand, otherwise the gamepad analogue sticks are used to move a hand or rotate the wrist to examine the item you're holding.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Batman: Arkham VR | Sony PlayStation 4 | PS4.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Rocksteady Studios Ltd | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | 3Lateral d.o.o. | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Cubic Motion Limited | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. | United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Rocksteady Studios Ltd | United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | 3Lateral d.o.o. | United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Cubic Motion Limited | United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Warner Bros. Japan LLC | Japan; download release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Rocksteady Studios Ltd | Japan; download release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | 3Lateral d.o.o. | Japan; download release | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Cubic Motion Limited | Japan; download release | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | Japan; download release | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | Japan; download release | MobyGames |
| Business Model | Commercial | PlayStation 4 | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc | PlayStation 4 | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Download | PlayStation 4 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Required | Camera | PlayStation 4 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Required | VR Helmet/Headset | PlayStation 4 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Gamepad | PlayStation 4 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Move Motion Controller Compatible | PlayStation 4 | MobyGames |
| Cameras Supported | PlayStation Camera | PlayStation 4 | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock 4 | PlayStation 4 | MobyGames |
| VR Helmets/Headsets Supported | PlayStation VR | PlayStation 4 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 4 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Warner Bros | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-11 | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| 2016-10-13 | United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| 2016-10-13 | Japan; download release | MobyGames |
| 2016-10-13 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2016-10-11 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 11, 2016 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 13, 2016 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| asin | B01I48X1A0 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 223260051 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 883929560219 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 883929560349 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting